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What Do Elevated HCG Levels Indicate?
Hi Dr. I hope you are doing well! I have a question for you. I had pre-op lab work done this past Monday (2/20), for surgery next week. The doctor s office called me today to inform me that my blood hcg level came back slightly elevated at 5.59. Could there be another cause for this hcg level not due to pregnancy? I was on birth control pills prior. I did not start this month s pack due to preparation for surgery. My last active pill was taken on 2/5, and I had a regular period from 2/7-2/11. My fiancé and I had intercourse 2/14 and 2/15, and none since. I would be so grateful for your expertise! I am nervous because if I am pregnant, it is unplanned. And if it s not due to pregnancy, could it be due to a potential problem. Thank you kindly, Sarah
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hello,
A high hCG level could indicate a few different things, most of which are not concerning. It might mean the calculation of your pregnancy date is incorrect and that you're further along than you previously thought.
It could also signal that you're having more than one child, such as twins or triplets. If you are taking fertility drugs, your levels of hCG to increase as well.
It could mean nothing at all – some women have a high hCG level and continue on with a normal pregnancy and have a single, healthy baby. So I don't think there is a need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
A high hCG level could indicate a few different things, most of which are not concerning. It might mean the calculation of your pregnancy date is incorrect and that you're further along than you previously thought.
It could also signal that you're having more than one child, such as twins or triplets. If you are taking fertility drugs, your levels of hCG to increase as well.
It could mean nothing at all – some women have a high hCG level and continue on with a normal pregnancy and have a single, healthy baby. So I don't think there is a need to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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